The Magic Behind Genshin Impact's Music (Dev Notes)



In this video I go through some of the processes behind the creation of Genshin Impact’s music.
Article: https://genshin.mihoyo.com/en/news/detail/5000
Main Theme Versions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou4qEvatUHA
Interview: http://www.vgmonline.net/yu-pengchen/

Intro: 0:00
Yu-Peng Chen & HOYO-MiX: 0:56
Main Theme: 1:55
Day Version: 3:27
Night Version: 5:26
Dawn/Dusk Versions: 6:37
Dvalin’s Theme: 7:34
Music and Gameplay: 8:27
Cultural Inspirations: 9:45
The Future + Final Thoughts: 11:36
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46 thoughts on “The Magic Behind Genshin Impact's Music (Dev Notes)”

  1. I'm really hoping that future regions will involve the cooperation of orchestras from other countries as well. Hell, with how popular Genshin has become, imagine if Japanese composers help out with securing a place to record tracks for Inazuma!

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  2. i really, really love the nantienmen theme. it has the same tune as jeuyun karst's but its changed in a way where the music sounds like it's crying and i think it really represents nantienmen's entire aura. i'm also very excited for a new character ost album, especially for eula's theme!

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  3. I love Liyue's Rapid as Wildfire and Azhdaha's part 2 BGM, they make the action raging for battle! Also Stormterror's boss fight BGM. When I listen to his places BGM, the sound makes me so sad I really don't want to stay there unless its very necessary.

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  4. I hate that I always have to turn my volume off because I play on mobile and overheats it faster with the volume, but I LOVE their music and try searching it on YouTube and casually play it during my studies. Now I’m getting a laptop and can’t wait to be fully immersed with the music ❤️❤️❤️

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  5. The amount of effort and love that went into making this game continues to impress me and prove that Genshin Impact isn't just another cashgrab game. I mean… it is xD But it goes way beyond that. Like they didn't have to make the soundtrack this good, they didn't have to hire world renowned orchestras to play it, they would still sell their product well without it. But they still made it amazing and I really commend them for that. Same goes for all other artistic aspects of Genshin, they're all top fucking notch: character design, character art and models, environmental design, music, even UI and overall aesthetic… so good. Even though the game objectively has problems with it's gameplay, I am still very much willing to support Mihoyo just because their game is gorgeous in every way.

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  6. It's too hard to say which music is my favourite
    I love them all
    From caelestinum finale termini to the really simple slumbering lore, they are all beautiful

    I'm personally waiting the day where they realease the soundrack of the "we will be reunited" trailer

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  7. I cant think on only one character ost, but here goes my top 3:

    1. Zhongli (c´mom, we all got that "omg" feeling when we listened to it for the first time lol)
    2. Ganyu ( amazing remix)
    3. Klee ( CUTENESS OVERLOAAAAAAD ><)

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  8. Azdaha theme phase 2 is such a masterpiece. Every single time when you think they can’t outdo themselves, they do it again. The Erhu, the high woodwinds, the electric guitars, its beauty can’t easily be described. Whenever I revisit the song on my off time, it always brings a tear to my eye

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  9. It's a shame that I generally only play this game at night and don't get to hear the other themes in the main menu screen. The music is that good and hope Breath of the Wild's 2 can take a page from this soundtrack, ambient music while not being too intrusive

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  10. Character Specific and certain region specific soundtracks are my favorites, out of the characters, personal highlights are obviously rex incognito, everybody likes it its really good, Flickering Candlelight defines eula's lore really well, the different elements it combines, very elegant in, it shifts tones but its not as drastic as something like Bard's Adventure. Let the living beware gave me the same vibes as the bad piggies theme, the most playful theme out of any of the characters. Region specific, I think Dawn whinery's theme is also really good, it really suits the tone of Diluc's lore, Stormterror's lair has a Underlying uneasiness to it, which works if you think of what the region is. Qinqyun peak's theme really encapsulates the feeling you get looking out at liyue's landscape from that platform in the sky, just like what you see, its beautiful. Additionally story soundtracks, the opening soundtrack gives a really good lasting impression and got me hooked on the game, and the We will be reunited end scene soundtrack was probably the most emotional Sountrack in the game, and got even people who didn't give a rat's ass about genshin lore, to give it a chance.

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  11. I Absolutely adore the Qingyun Peak OST. I heard it for the first time when climbing the mountains and just listening to it while looking at the view from the top was an experience I will never forget

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  12. Some of the songs seriously make me tear up. They are all just so well made, and I can't wait till I'm way older and randomly hear a Genshin tune, only to be smacked in the face with nostalgia.

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  13. I feel really pumped up with rapid as wildfire even though i heard it like a million times already. I just feel sorry about those hilichurls and slimes that i have to beat up just to let the music continue lol. Also, Xinyan's ost tho? Such a banger.

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  14. What's your favorite genshin song?

    I have favorites…
    For character themes: QIlin's Prance, Rex Incognito, and now Eula's Theme.
    For the overworld, Dragonspine, due to its melonchalic feel.

    I just watched your video now! I really do hope they release the second volume of the Character OSTs. I also hope they make specific ones for Diluc and Jean.

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  15. Nearly cried during the whole video, this is what this music does to me 😭 I love the entirety of this godlike soundtrack, though if I had to choose favourite tracks, I'd say Photon of Fluctuation, Beats of water drops or Loner's departure have a special place in my heart, making me feel like ascending to Celestia in seconds. Thank you for this appreciative video, great job 😭

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  16. The Childe boss fight music is and always will be one of the best boss fight soundtracks in any Video game I have played.

    The first phase is very light but still has an energy to it foretelling the fight to be had.

    the second phase is darker, perfectly signaling that this fight is not over so soon

    and the third phase is just insane. Pounding drums and ominous voices call as you fight against a force unlike any other.

    Finally, the one-shot music itself with the loud calling growing louder as the damage comes down with a vengeance.

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  17. Adeptus' Retirement is probably my favorite in-game soundtrack for its sheer emotion and feeling of sadness and yearning. But Eula's theme Flickering Candlelight, Let the Living Beware, and Rex Incognito are amazing as well. The people who composed all of this beautiful music deserve so much credit.

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